Tortoise Forum

Tube fluorescent for uvb or outside time for sun
Incandescent FLOOD bulb for basking.
Ceramic heat emitter for any needed added heat.
80% humidity for 3 years and younger. Older torts, humidity of around 50% to 80% or humid hide

Oh so it does work to avoid pyramiding?
But how to raise the humidity in my cage?

No, it doesn't work to avoid pyramiding, but it will help only if everything else is correct. However, if everything else is correct, you wouldn't need the moisturizer.
Raising humidity is done with a closed chamber enclosure and dampening the substrate.

Ohh okay, Is it ok to soak coco husk? Or what substrate should i use? and do you have recommendations for closed cages / enclosure other than terrariums?

Btw im using Uva exoterra 25 watt, is that fine? but the distance is not too close to the torto so they won't get too hot

Coconut coir on the bottom dampened with orchid or fir bark or forest floor on top works great. Then you can pour warm water in the corners to dampen the coir when it the humidity starts to drop.

These are found cheap if you search and a tarp can be added for a floor. Yes, these can be used indoors or out. All lights and heat can be hung on the frame.

Oh ok thanks. Does terarrium works? And if i bought a terarrium can it raise the humidity?

btw, Good pellets for sulcata should be low in protein, high in fiber, right? What % should the protein be? Is 18% protein, 20-26% fiber good? I'm confused about what pellets to use, I'm confused between T balance pellets, JGS premium torto food, Zion nutrimax and Mazuri. The composition and ingredients of the pellets I mentioned earlier are good. so I'm confused, can you give a recommendation?

Terrariums are only big enough for hatchlings.
How big is yours?
Tortoise pellets are good as long as it's part of a varied diet, not the only diet. Any of them can be used, even several of them. Just don't make it the only thing in their diet and don't make it the largest percentage of their diet.

im not using terarrium right now. Im using a container box 54x36x14 cm (shinpo patriot cb 19) u can search that on google. and its open enclosure.
Okay, But can i give pellets mixed with vegetables everyday? or its not safe for the sulcata?

Vegetables should not be fed. Greens like escarole, arugula, dandelion, hay pellets soaked, cactus pads, those kinds of "veggies" yes. Some squash, cucumber, romaine, can be fed sparingly, more as a treat.

I fed my sulcata’s with pak choy (bok choy) everyday is that fine? And do u have other apps so i can send u pics more easily? because I want to send you a photo of the pellets with the ingredients

Bok choy is fine but not as the only food.
You really should start a thread so others, maybe some in your area, can help you too.
On a thread, you can post pictures easier.
Any tortoise food is fine as long as it's not meant for Redfoot. Redfoot can eat fruit and pellets for them usually has fruit.

Ohh okay. I wanted to ask about substrate, a lot of peoples said that coco peat is too dry for sulcata is that true?? But some of them said that coco peat / coir can help raising the humidity at the enclosure

And i dont understand how green house works

If exoterra is too intense. If i use philips uva is that okay? or i have to use the bulbs that u told me??

Btw i dont know how to post threads, its too hard on my phone. So im sorry if im asking too many questions with you

Im using coco husk right now, And i often spray the coco husk with water but it didnt raise the humidity. maybe because its an open enclosure??

Yes, only closed chamber will hold humidity